Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing humanity, and we continue to see its impacts. The telecom sector is committed to building a fairer, greener world supported by a thriving and resilient digital economy.
Mobile Net Zero 2024: State of the Industry on Climate Action
Climate action continues to be a key priority for the mobile industry. In 2019, the mobile industry set a goal to reach net zero by 2050, becoming one of the first sectors in the world to set such an ambitious target. This report is the fourth annual assessment of the industry’s progress towards this goal and it provides key recommendations for how mobile network operators, suppliers and governments can work together to accelerate progress across the sector.
GSMA Climate Policy 2023
Climate change is one of the greatest threats humanity has ever faced and the mobile industry has a big part to play in fighting this global crisis.
To find out more about how the GSMA and the mobile industry are tackling climate change visit our dedicated Climate pages.
Mobile Industry Impact Report: Sustainable Development Goals 2023
Underpinning the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a shared promise by every country to work together to secure the rights and well-being of everyone on a healthy, thriving planet. However, at the halfway point on the way to 2030, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are in deep trouble.
Digitally Enabled Climate Finance
This flagship report by the GSMA ClimateTech programme provides emerging insights on the role of mobile and digital technology in accessing and delivering climate finance in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Climate Action for Policymakers and Regulators
Climate change is one of the greatest threats humanity has ever faced and the mobile industry has a big part to play in fighting this global crisis.
To find out more about how the GSMA and the mobile industry are tackling climate change visit our dedicated Climate pages.
ESG Metrics for Mobile
The GSMA has launched ESG Metrics for Mobile, a first-of-its-kind mobile sector ESG reporting framework, developed alongside partners from EY, Yale Center for Business and the Environment, and a working group of 20 mobile operators representing 45% of the world’s mobile connections. The framework also draws on experience from key global industry and ESG stakeholders and who contributed to the project.
ESG Metrics for Mobile: insights from early adopters
This report analyses the latest data collected through early adopters of the ESG Metrics for Mobile and through the GSMA Sustainability Assessment Framework, to understand the landscape and progress of operator efforts in social and environmental sustainability. The report structure follows the four categories of the ESG Metrics for Mobile KPIs: environment, digital inclusion, digital integrity and supply chain.
Spectrum: the Climate Connection
This report highlights how spectrum policy has the potential to tackle climate change. Efficient use of spectrum can lead to a reduction in carbon emissions while simultaneously generating economic benefits to society. More efficient networks with fewer base stations will increase the energy efficiency of mobile. Even more important is the enabling effect of these networks to save carbon from other industries.
Powering Mobility: The rise of digital transportation in Africa
Rapid urbanisation presents a significant challenge in providing access to essential services. Transportation specifically can affect how residents engage with work, healthcare, education and others. This report looks at how digital innovation can transform transportation in Africa and address these challenges.
Renewable Energy for Mobile Towers: Opportunities for low- and middle-income countries
This report examines the scale of the off-grid and bad-grid challenge in LMICs, and evaluates how the renewable energy landscape has changed.
Inclusive climate resilience strategies in the US
This research report evaluates the gaps in Early Warning Systems for climate-related hazards in the US, and identifies examples of mobile and digital interventions used at the community level in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Mobile Big Data for Cities: Urban climate resilience strategies for low- and middle-income countries
This study highlights the potential value of using mobile big data (MBD) in preparing for and responding to climate-related disasters in cities.
Emerging Trends in Climate Tech Innovations: The GSMA Innovation Fund for Climate Resilience and Adaptation
This report discusses the emerging trends and different uses of frontier and digital technology such as IoT and AI, and how they can effectively impact climate change solutions in low- and middle-income countries.
Exploring barriers and incentives to digital solutions in Natural Resource Management
This research report explores barriers and best practices for digital technologies designed to help communities in LMICs in their efforts to manage natural resources sustainably, based on case studies from Asia and Africa.
The Climate Crisis: Mobile-enabled solutions in humanitarian emergencies
This report outlines five use cases in which mobile technology plays a critical role in addressing the climate challenge in humanitarian contexts.
Cell Broadcast for Early Warning Systems: A review of the technology and how to implement it
Early warning systems (EWS) save lives when disaster strikes. Mobile technology, particularly cell broadcast (CB), has played a pivotal role in EWS for more than two decades. This report presents the opportunities, challenges and considerations associated with CB-enabled EWS.
Catalysing Partnerships in Plastics
This report explores mutually beneficial opportunities for plastic organisations (PSEs) and mobile network operators (MNOs) and illustrates the different advantages that such partnerships could offer both MNOs and PSEs across the “triple bottom line” of People, Planet and Profit.
Digital Dividends in Natural Resource Management
The research explores the “digital dividends” of various types of technology on natural resource management in low- and middle-income countries.